Stroud makes him a riskier pick in the eyes of front offices. Bennett's rise and success coincided with Georgia hiring Todd Monken as offensive coordinator. Draft: 1997 ", "We have pure progression routes," Hooker said at the combine. Dawe signed with the Atlanta Falcons. He made the most of his opportunity, finishing the year with 31 touchdowns to go with just 3 interceptions. 245 (Round 7) Those pegged to wait a while might be bypassed for younger players. The draft analyst gushed about his focus, hands and NFL readiness and ranked him as the 12th-best tight end in the draft with some potential to be a starter: Overall, Bushman is an older prospect coming off a major injury and doesnt have separation speed, but he is a physical blocker with the ball skills to handle seam work.. It's a huge advantage, one more year of college football.". Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. At 32 years old, he's definitely starting to hit the danger zone from that perspective. Tom Brady is not only the greatest quarterback of all time, but he was also the oldest player in the 2022 NFL season. The 2023 NFL draft began Thursday, with the Carolina Panthers selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. Career stats: Pickett threw for 2,404 yards and seven touchdowns with nine interceptions during his rookie season. Jamal Adams, SS Seattle Seahawks. The age alert isn't a do-not-draft warning, but it requires the team to dig a bit deeper and find context around the age. "When you're looking at a guy who's 25, 26 his [rookie] year, how much more is he going to be able to develop?" The Chicago Bears took him in the seventh and final round of the draft with the 250th overall pick. 106 (Round 4) NFL Draft Central. In modern NFL draft history, only eight quarterbacks aged 25 or older have been selected, with only three -- Weinke, Brandon Weeden and John Beck -- going before the sixth round, according to ESPN Stats and Information research. The news was confirmed on 11 June with Brees bowing out aged 42 to spend more time with his family and kids. Being an athlete takes a heavy toll on the body, and that is especially true in the NFL. General manager Brandon Beane traded up in the first round to land Utah tight end Dalton Kincaid, who was considered best in his position at the draft. He had an impressive 2022 campaign, throwing a school-record 32 touchdown passes and leading his team to a 7-5 record. "Any position but quarterback, age matters," an NFL coordinator said. He played for the Browns for a season before he was again traded to the Carolina Panthers in a deal for a 2017 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2018 fourth-round pick and punter Kasey Redfern. But Weinke, a national championship and Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback at Florida State, knew that the numbers 28 and 29 -- his playing age when he finished college, and his age when the 2001 NFL season kicked off -- were generating as much discussion behind the scenes as his record-setting stats. "I've talked to coaches about it, talked to GMs, apologized to my family. An NFL scout said his organization puts an alert on the profiles of players who enter draft weekend aged 25 or older. Logan Bonner throws a pass in a Utah State game. Tonga is a big, run-stopping inside defensive lineman at 6-foot-2, 325 pounds. Who is the oldest player in the NFL? With every team down to its initial 53-man roster, here's a listing of the youngest to the oldest rosters in the NFL. Up until a couple of months ago, there were three players over the age of 40 still active in the NFL. He also added six Pro Bowl selections for good measure, and he was widely seen as one of the best punters of his generation during his heyday. Following his release from the Panthers, Lee signed a two-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals on September 4, 2017. Peters (41), Arizona Cardinals punter Andy Lee (40) and San Francisco 49ers kicker. Is there a minimum salary in American football? The NFL is a young man's league. Will Levis opens up about emotional draft day. are the only active players who are 40 years old and currently on an NFL roster. Tom Brady is the oldest player in the league (45 years). Read more on Hall. Jadeveon Clowney being available well into the free agency period is becoming an annual tradition. "I knew the history that I was working against at that time," Beck said. Robert Woods Jr., WR Los Angeles RamsSon of former Oilers WR Robert Woods Sr. Gambling Problem? Christensen was so good in some analysts eyes he is BYUs first consensus All-American since 2009 that they didnt believe his age would stop him from being a high draft pick, as early as the drafts second or third round. The last time he entered a professional draft was in 2012 he was drafted by the Yankees pic.twitter.com/Ln4FfAyzle, MORE: 2023 NFL Draft big board: Ranking the top 125 prospects. Older players have a ticking clock, but the NFL has become "a sink-or-swim league," Nagy said, for every quarterback. Once the draft ends, NFL teams scramble to sign priority free agents, players who went undrafted but that teams want enough to sign them to a contract with a modest amount of guaranteed money. Who is the lowest paid player in the NFL? While Asante Samuel was drafted by the Patriots and played four years in New England, most remember him for his time in Philadelphia. The NFL draft's age-old question: QBs over 25 haven't worked out. He'll have that much less time to adjust to the NFL compared to his younger rivals. Oldest Active Players in the NFL Tom Brady is no longer the league's eldest statesman Ben Weinrib Mar 22, 2023 By and large, the NFL is a young man's game. Check out the list below to see the seven all-time oldest players in NFL history. Quarterback age is a subplot of next week's NFL draft, as two of the more accomplished college signal callers are also among the oldest. Meet the sons of former NFL players taking over the 2021 draft class, The entire NFL screwed up by letting the Eagles win the draft so easily. Two of the three oldest players selected last week in the 2021 NFL draft are returned missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga, 24.81 years old, to be precise, was the oldest player drafted. When Brady does so, hell be the oldest non-kicker to start a Week 1 game in pro football history. He was 48 years old at the time. Team: San Francisco 49ers He threw for 17,823 passing yards and 102 touchdowns with 64 interceptions. Jamal Adams, SS Seattle SeahawksSon of former Giants and Patriots RB George Adams, Joey Bosa, DE Los Angeles Chargers and Nick Bosa, DE San Francisco 49ersSons of former Dolphins DE John Bosa, Jon Bostic, LB Washington Football TeamSon of former Lions DB John Bostic, Anthony Barr, LB Minnesota VikingsSon of former Eagles RB Tony Brooks, David Buehler, K Dallas CowboysSon of former Raiders G George Buehler, Joe Burrow, QB Cincinnati BengalsSon of former Packers DB Jim Burrow. Draft: 2012 "I understand why that can't happen," Bennett said at the combine. Hooker was already 19 years old when he began his collegiate career at Virginia Tech. Herring served in the Washington D.C. North Mission before arriving at BYU, where he redshirted a year before playing for four years. 8,135 likes. 2 overall, already has reached "a tipping point" after his second pro season. NFL Draft roundup: Where The 22-year-old from Georgia is an aggressive safety who also played cornerback and nickel in college and could end up doing so for the Vikings. (1:01). Thats a difficult question considering they play different positions. Tight end Matt Bushman participates in the bench press during BYU pro day in Provo on Friday, March 26, 2021. The 2023 NFL draft began Thursday, with the Carolina Panthers selecting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. As DraftKings Nation noted, Bonner was the oldest player in the NFL Draft at 25.3 years old. NFL Draft Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). At the grand age of 40, Andy Lee is the oldest active NFL player. Only two tackles ran faster than that for NFL scouts this spring, and one went in the first round on Thursday night, Rashawn Slater. Bonner struggled to keep the momentum into the 2022 season, completing 56.4% of his passes with six touchdowns and eight interceptions in four games before suffering a season-ending injury. The Chicago Bears took him in the seventh and final round of the draft with the 250th overall pick. That's not especially old, even for an NFL rookie. What happens to the players who are not selected in the NFL Draft? 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now'. He was 28 years, 264 days old when the Carolina Panthers selected him in Round 4 of the 2001 draft. Blanda was a quarterback and placekicker who played in the NFL for 26 seasons. The Bills also drafted Florida wide receiver Justin Shorter, a 6-foot-4 deep threat who had 1,552 yards and eight touchdowns over his five-year college career. Hall served a two-year LDS mission in California before arriving at BYU in 2018 as a 20-year-old freshman. 2021 Richie Grant: 2nd Round, 40th - Atlanta Aaron Robinson: 3rd Round, 71st - Giants Jacob Harris: 4th Round, 141st - Rams Tay Gowan: 6th Round, 223rd - Arizona Tre Nixon: 7th Round, 242nd - Patriots UCF in the NFL Draft Notes 47 Players Drafted all-time since 1987 At least 1 player drafted in 15 of last 16 drafts 26 players drafted since 2008 How old is Hendon Hooker? Volunteers QB among oldest players in Kiper's grades | McShay's best picks Tom Brady in New England After reporting to Florida State in August 1990, Weinke left campus days later and didn't return until 1997. Georgia's Stetson Bennett, a Heisman finalist last season who helped the Bulldogs to the past two national titles, will turn 26 in October. He'll turn 30 years old the day after the 2023 NFL season opener. Looks like Buffalo Bills Mini Camp QB Logan Bonner out of Utah State can throw the pig skin a little bit #BillsMafia | @BuiltInBuffalo_ pic.twitter.com/M0EHq7uJlX, Peter DiBiasi (@DibiasiPeter) April 30, 2023. Hooker and Bennett might not have another physical tier to reach, but they also will enter the NFL with a greater knowledge base, both in football and outside of it. Weeden played four pro seasons before enrolling at Oklahoma State in 2007. Joey Bosa, DE Los Angeles Chargers and Nick Bosa, DE San Francisco 49ers. The Philadelphia-born tight end says that after settling into life in the NFL, his ultimate aim eventually, is to be Rookie of the Year, Thats my highest goal, its pretty high but its something I can attain so thats something Im looking forward to. Send this article to anyone, no subscription is necessary to view it. He didnt play a ton for the Aggies this season, so he likely wont get drafted, but he will probably sign with a team as an undrafted free agent, the outlet noted. "We loved everything about you, except your age did not fit with our plans. Hooker is 25 years of age, having been born on January 13, 1998. It makes you ask why. What the longest game in MLB history says about baseball today, Miami Heat celebrate Florida Panthers while trolling Boston Bruins and Milwaukee Bucks, LIVE Transfer Talk: Man United, PSG to battle for Abraham, Bayern back in charge, Yamal makes history, Napoli's party spoiled: Weekend Review, Who is the oldest player picked in the NFL draft? BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga, 24.81 years old, to be precise, was the oldest player drafted. The 5-11, 178-pounder spent four seasons at Colorado before leaving for USC, where he had team-leading 12 deflections and was a first-team All-Pac-12 selection. Minnesota Wild center Joel Eriksson Ek, whose participation in the first-round NHL playoff series loss to Dallas was limited to just one shift, was trying to play with a broken left leg that he wound up having surgery to fix. "Quarterbacks who entered the league at that age, older, there weren't a lot of them who had success, for whatever reason. Hendon Hooker put up huge numbers in 2022, but there's another number that has NFL scouts concerned for his professional future: his age. XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades. Since 1986, Chris Weinke holds the record for the oldest player selected at the NFL draft. They got reps, they got experience. He redshirted during his freshman year with the Hokies, then used the NCAAs COVID 5 rebuilding teams that nailed the 2023 NFL Draft. We make projections for the top six, Stacking the NFL draft quarterback class -- What execs, scouts are saying about 13 passers, comps and ranges, Sign up now to stream "On The Clock" on ESPN+, charged with misdemeanor public intoxication. One of the oldest players in the draft, at 25 (Addison, 21, was one of the youngest). The Dolphins fired coach Cam Cameron after Beck's rookie season, leaving him as "a 26-year-old that the new staff didn't draft," who had lost the only four games he played. Weeden came to the Browns in the middle of the franchise's streak of 12 consecutive losing seasons and knew his path to success would be "kind of uphill." Age may have hurt the draft chances of BYU tight end and returned missionary Matt Bushman, who would have been the oldest player in this years draft by a lot. MORE: Hendon Hooker mock draft: How far could Tennessee star fall? That sounds a lot more dire than it really is, because Horn will be a day two pick for sure and would likely start for most teams in the NFL from the jump. It's so hard. Team: Cleveland Browns The Buffalo Bills have given a rookie minicamp tryout to Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner. Shall we just say, Hey, were done, were riding off into the sunset Do you want it to be live on your show that Vinis officially done, is that what you want? Vinatieri, who will turn 49 in December, realised his time was up after undergoing surgery on his left knee in December 2019 and hasnt played since. CB, Southern California (Round 3, No. Yes, he was on a dominant Alabama team, but between his time in Tuscaloosa and his tutelage under his father were going to see a monster in the NFL. The biggest tragedy of Joe Horns career is that he caught on too late. Rule changes to protect quarterbacks also likely will lengthen careers, along with improvements in nutrition and training. In that time frame, if you count down from the top of the ACC, Pitt has the seventh most selections. The Vikings entered the 2023 NFL draft with just five picks and ended up making six three for the defense and three on offense. Rodarius Williams, 24.63 years old, a cornerback from Oklahoma State, who was held back a grade in school and then redshirted a year in college. Physically present in AZ/CO/CT/IL/IN/IA/KS/LA (select parishes)/MA/MD/MI/NH/NJ/NY/OH/OR/PA/TN/VA/WV/WY only. In your early twenties its still fun, and people slightly younger than you are becoming superstars. Some guys will stay longer, so the quality of play will be better.". "Hooker and Bennett, sure, you're taking a couple years off the front end, but everyone's extending years on the back end, that's what's changed," said Jim Nagy, executive director of the Senior Bowl and a longtime NFL scout. 21+ (18+ NH/WY). We have pre-snap looks, one-high [safety], two-high, which side, double footwork combo. As he told The Pat McAfee Show, Shall we just make it real? Here's a long at reported scores for several high-profile quarterbacks on the 'S2 test' ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft: 1. 1 ranking before a loss to Georgia in November. A grim realization of the unstoppable passage of time. Powered by. "He's a 25-year-old quarterback. Jason Peters is currently an offensive tackle for the Chicago His status for the upcoming season is unclear, with retirement still on the table. Its likely. The team's draft haul included a wide receiver to complement Justin Jefferson, versatile defenders for new coordinator Brian Flores, and a quarterback. He also arrived with a sense of urgency. NFL legend JJ Watt and wife Kealia invest in recently promoted Premier League club Burnley. Bushman was a Freshman All-American tight end at BYU after serving in the Chile Santiago South Mission, but didnt play last season and didnt run the 40-yard dash for NFL scouts this spring because he continues to recover after tearing his Achilles tendon during a BYU practice last August. Here are some of the oldest players in the NFL entering the 2023 offseason. Not quite good enough when it mattered most on both ends of the ice. Now hes headed to the NFL, Why Brady Christensen may have been real story of the day during BYUs pro day, the importance of prayer in his football career, Ready, willing and able: Utahs Francis Bernard ready to drive whatever team drafts him, I want to see our team be great: BYU tight end Matt Bushman on why he returned for his senior season, A new dad, Bushman talks about decision to turn pro, These undrafted BYU football players received NFL free agent opportunities, How Orrin Hatch protected people of faith, KSL Newsradio is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary. He has since remained on the Cardinals, proving he can still show off his stuff at forty. BYU defensive lineman Khyiris Tonga, 24.81 years old, to be precise, was the oldest player drafted. He signed with the Indianapolis Colts. Zach Wilson, drafted at age 21 by the Jets at No. Tonga (24.81). The career timelines for quarterbacks are also changing both at the NFL and college levels. His final college season was arguably his best. That's the biggest thing I would ask," a scout said. oldest non-kicker ever to start He broke his own completion mark (69.6%) and had 3,135 passing yards before suffering a torn ACL Nov. 19 at South Carolina. That might help college football. Steelers' first draft under Omar Khan was 'aggressive' and achieved high marks, After hoopla of going No. I don't see age being much of a factor when it comes to their immediate transition.". Age could be a tiebreaker of sorts, especially if players received comparable scouting grades or came from similar college systems. Zac Dawe, his 48th-ranked edge rusher, served in the Texas Houston Mission. Everyone knows the great Joe Horn, who played wide receiver in the NFL from 1996-2007, most notably with the New Orleans Saints, but Jacee Horn has become a force of a cornerback at South Carolina. George Blanda is the oldest player to play in NFL history. Omar Khans first offseason as general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers is going swimmingly, at least from an outsiders perspective.